On 5 November 2016, Eire beat New Zealand for the primary time, with their victory in Chicago additionally snapping the All Blacks’ file run of 18 straight wins.
The thrilling Check at Soldier Area was organised to assist promote rugby within the USA, and it proved an ideal showcase for the game, as Eire scored three tries within the first half to guide 25-8 on the break.
They prolonged their result in 30-8 early within the second half, earlier than the All Blacks fought again with three transformed tries to convey the rating to 33-29, however a late Robbie Henshaw attempt put the end result to mattress.
The 40-29 win for the Irish, after 29 makes an attempt since they first confronted the New Zealanders in Dublin in 1905, was greeted with unbridled pleasure by the emerald green-and-shamrock-clad followers contained in the packed stadium, whereas the All Blacks may solely maintain their heads in frustration.
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